Finding the Third Proportional to 44,236 and 93,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,236 and 93,656 is: 198,287.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,236 : 93,656 = 93,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,236/93,656 = 93,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,236x = 93,656 × 93,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,236x = 8,771,446,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,771,446,336/44,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,287.51
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